Latest articles by Mike Prospero
Google TV is getting Nano Banana, Veo, and YouTube Shorts — here's what you can do now
Google TV is getting an upgrade with Nano Banana, Veo, and soon YouTube Shorts.
The Birdfy 4K Feeder is tough on squirrels, but I got better video from a feeder that’s $100 less
The Birdfy Metal 2 4K Smart Bird Feeder is solidly built and is somewhat effective at keeping squirrels from cleaning it out in a day, but its video quality should be better for the price.
Today's Wordle is wrecking people's streaks — here's why April 27's puzzle is so hard
The Wordle for April 27 is super-hard — here's why it's breaking people's streaks.
Four World Cup Final tickets are being resold for $2.9 million each — here's what else you can get for that money
Four World Cup final tickets are being sold for $2.3 million each. Here's what else you could get for that money.
These are the 3 best smart displays we've tested to control your home and smart devices
Your smart home deserves the best smart display
Best smart speakers in 2026 — Alexa, Google, and Siri tested
The best smart speakers put Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri in your home to answer questions, control smart home devices, play music and more.
Best electric scooters for kids in 2026: A buying guide for parents
Safety tips and buying advice for parents looking to get an electric scooter for their child.
I've been using these waterproof gloves for a month in my garden — here's how they've held up
I've been using the Cross Point Gear Sport Gloves for yardwork for several weeks; here's how they've performed so far.
We've tested the best smart home hubs available in 2026 and these are the 5 I recommend right now
These are the best smart home hubs based on our testing for compatibility, budget and voice control.
I'm testing out Dreo's new TurboCool Misting Fan, and it's a game-changer for this early heat wave
Dreo launched several new cooling and misting fans, as well as a smart portable air conditioner. I've been testing out one of the fans, and it's helping in this heat wave.
Ecobee is changing its security subscriptions — here's how much you'll pay now
Ecobee is changing how much it charges monthly for its security systems. Here's how much more you'll have to spend to get professional monitoring.
Segway's new Muxi ebike is now available, and I'm in love with the design
The Segway Muxi short-tail utility ebike is now for sale, and its design is pretty wild.
Best drones in 2026
From the best budget drone to the best 360-degree quadcopter, here are my top expert picks based on design, ease of use, camera quality, and flight time.
Best DIY home security systems
The best self-installed, or DIY home security systems include motion and entry sensors, a loud siren and professional monitoring, all for a reasonable monthly fee.
I'm ditching my iCloud subscription for this backup drive and saving myself $120 a year — here's how
Instead of paying for iCloud storage each month, I'm switching to a NAS to save money in the long run.
These are the best electric scooters we've tested for commutes, hill rides and grocery runs
Here are our top picks for the best electric scooters for adults, kids and commuters.
Apple’s iPad Air Magic Keyboard Folio is way too expensive, so I tried these 8 cheaper alternatives to see which is best
I tested eight keyboard cases for the iPad Air M4 to see which was the best alternative to Apple's Magic Keyboard Folio.
Best video doorbells in 2026: Ring, Nest, Wyze and more tested
These are the best video doorbells based on our real-world testing of video quality, notifications, smart home integration and more.
Ring launches battery-powered versions of its 2K and 4K video doorbells starting at $99
Ring has updated all of its battery-powered doorbells with a new design as well as 4K and 2K cameras. Here's a look at all of the new models.
Best home security cameras in 2026: Top wireless, indoor and outdoor models
Here are the best home security cameras that allow you to watch the inside and outside of your home from anywhere.
This $99 device let me cut the cord but still DVR my favorite shows
If you're cutting the cord but still want to DVR your favorite shows without subscribing to a streaming service, this $99 device does the trick.
These are the 3 best smart thermostats we've tested to control your home's temperature and bring down energy costs
We've tested the best smart thermostats to help you find the right model for your home, with options from Honeywell, Ecobee and Nest for all budgets.
Apple iPad Air M4 review: Small tweaks to the gold standard
Editor's ChoiceThe Apple iPad Air M4 features an upgraded processor, Wi-Fi 7, and faster connection speeds, but the rest has been carried over from last year's model.
